About the role
Mater Private Hospital Brisbane is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant in Nursing (CSSD) to join the team within the Central Sterilising Department (CSSD) on a permanent full-time and casual basis. The successful candidate will be required to work on a rotational 24/7 roster which includes night shifts, weekends and public holidays as well as holds or currently enrolled in a Certificate III in Sterilisation.
As the Assistant in Nursing you will perform all operational tasks required to provide efficient and effective sterile service within the Mater Private Health Services. The position reports directly to the Nurse Unit Manager and indirectly to the Nursing Director and Director of Nursing.
The Mater nursing team provides the highest level of specialist care to patients, their families, carers and visitors. Our team of industry professionals work together as a cohesive and collaborative unit, going above and beyond to provide an exceptional level of care and deliver the highest level of clinical standards for the patient and the unit.
Salary range: $33.20 - $36.35 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you will support the efficient delivery of sterile services that underpin safe surgical and clinical care by:
- Performing operational sterile services tasks to support theatres and clinical areas
- Decontaminating, assembling, sterilising, and distributing medical instruments and equipment
- Supporting hospital quality, risk management, and continuous improvement systems
- Working closely with nursing, theatre, and multidisciplinary teams
- Maintaining compliance with workplace health and safety standards
- Assisting with loan set processing (highly desirable)
About you
You are a motivated and reliable team member who takes pride in contributing to patient safety and service excellence, and you will bring:
- A completed or currently enrolled Certificate III in Sterilisation Services (mandatory)
- Previous experience in sterile services within a hospital or large organisation
- A strong understanding of infection control and best-practice sterile processing
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience with risk management and continuous quality improvement systems
- A commitment to workplace health and safety
- Alignment with Mater’s Mission and Values
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER
Applications close on Monday 26th January 2026. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.
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